Tekstblad met titel en gedicht voor de prentserie van de begrafenis van Ernst Casimir, graaf van Nassau-Dietz te Leeuwarden, 1633 1634

This is a broadside made by Claude Fonteyne in 1633, commemorating the funeral of Ernst Casimir, Count of Nassau-Dietz, in Leeuwarden. It embodies the intersection of personal grief and public duty in the 17th century. The broadside acts as both a memorial and a political statement, reflecting the Count's military leadership and governance over Friesland and Groningen. Casimir's identity as a nobleman and military leader is interwoven with his role in the political landscape of the Dutch Republic. In this way, the broadside tells the story of a man, but also the complicated negotiations of power, religion, and regional identity in the early modern period. The emotional weight of loss is palpable in the commemorative texts and imagery, offering solace to those mourning his death. By immortalizing Casimir through print, the broadside seeks to preserve his legacy for future generations, shaping his narrative within the broader history of the Dutch Republic.